Corporate Counsel

Who is Forcepoint?

Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. 20+ years in business. 2.7k employees. 150 countries. 11k+ customers. 300+ patents. If our mission excites you, you’re in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All we’re missing is you!

In this Corporate Counsel position, you will support Forcepoint’s global business operations as a member of the Commercial Contracts Team in the Forcepoint Legal Department. We are looking for a motivated, curious attorney who brings a solid foundation in commercial contracts and legal negotiations and is eager to deepen their expertise and hone their craft in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, but is humble enough to ask questions and learn. You will perform a variety of legal services, including the Key Responsibilities below, with your primary focus on reviewing, interpreting, drafting, revising, and negotiating commercial contracts, as well as advising the business on the operational impacts of agreed terms and ensuing relationships.

You will be expected to dig in and quickly develop expertise in Forcepoint’s Products, business, and go-to-market strategies and initiatives to support Forcepoint’s sales efforts while working directly with end user customers and through Forcepoint's channel network. This will include leading contractual negotiations and advising account teams on legal strategy. However, the Forcepoint legal team is a fluid and collaborative organization. You will also be expected to assist with Supplier-side contracts, including Supplier services agreements, real estate leases, supply chain contracts, and software EULAs and related service agreements for Forcepoint's internal use.

At all times we expect you to exercise sound legal judgment within defined internal policies and risk tolerances to determine appropriate action while producing high-quality work with quick turnaround times in a flexible and fast-paced environment, in close collaboration with experienced team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, draft, revise, and negotiate commercial contracts

• Build productive internal and external professional relationships to find creative solutions and facilitate Forcepoint’s fulfillment of desired organizational objectives 

• Partner closely with various internal stakeholders to advise and strategize on business and legal issues as they arise

• Collaborate with various business teams to develop, assess, and refine internal policies and procedures to achieve efficiencies and legal compliance across Forcepoint’s global organization

• Actively learn and apply Forcepoint's unique policies, practices, and risk tolerances to deliver consistent and well-calibrated legal advice

• Identify and analyze issues that require escalation to appropriate subject matter experts, and effectively facilitate their engagement

• Recognize and perform other duties and projects as needed and assigned

Required Qualifications and Skills

Location: Hybrid in office (Austin, Texas)

• J.D. from an accredited institution

• U.S. State Bar member in good standing and eligible to practice

• Minimum 3 years of in-house legal experience in the computer technology industry at a multinational technology company, performing responsibilities consistent with those described above

• Based in Austin, TX

• Intellectually curious and motivated, with a continuous drive to learn, refine, and deepen expertise in commercial contracts, legal strategy, and technology

• Resourceful with creative approaches to problem solving

• Organized with excellent analytical, communication, and writing skills

• Capable of effectively prioritizing and managing multiple projects in a high-energy environment

• Collaborative in a team setting, with the ability to build strong working relationships across functions

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with privacy and security matters relating to technology transactions and commercial contracts

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, DocuSign, and Salesforce

• Comfort and experience working with A.I. tools and technologies

Forcepoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range and variable compensation for this role is 120,000.00 - 150,000.00 and represents the low and high end of compensation for this position. Actual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to, location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Forcepoint’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include bonuses, paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits  

Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don’t meet all requirements listed in a job posting. Forcepoint is focused on building an inclusive and diverse workplace – so if there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.

The policy of Forcepoint is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Forcepoint is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected].

Forcepoint is a Federal Contractor. Certain positions with Forcepoint require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Applicants must have the right to work in the location to which you have applied.